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The Job Center and Lake County Workforce Development will be unveiling a fresh image and a new, comprehensive communications and outreach program for 2024.
Board Member Kevin Considine Named Vice Chair of GCEP
Kevin Considine, Lake County Workforce Development Board Member and President and CEO of Lake County Partners (LCP), has been appointed Vice Chair of the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership (GCEP).
First Statewide Apprenticeship Expo Held in Elgin
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, the first Illinois Statewide Apprenticeship Expo was held at Elgin Community College on November 16, 2023. The event convened industry experts from various statewide traditional, non-traditional, and pre-apprenticeship programs.
Board Member Kevin Considine Named Titan 100
Kevin Considine, Lake County Workforce Development Board Member and President and CEO of Lake County Partners (LCP), has been named a TITAN 100 this year, making him one of only 100 CEOs and C-level executives in the Chicago region to receive the honor.
Governor Pritzker Appoints Dr. Andrew Warrington Interim Business Chair of the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board
Governor JB Pritzker has appointed Dr. Andrew Warrington as the Interim Business Chair of the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board (IWIB), following the recent retirement of John Rico, President and CEO of Rico Enterprises.
Laser Precision Receives National Youth Employer of the Year Award
The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) announced today that Laser Precision has been named the 2023 Youth Employer of the Year. The organization will be recognized during an awards ceremony at NAWDP’s 2023 Youth Symposium on November 6, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
IWP 2023 Workforce Development Award Winners Announced
At the Illinois Workforce Partnership 2023 Awards Luncheon, nominees from Local Workforce Innovation Area #1 (Lake County) received special recognition. With Lake County Workforce Development and Job Center of Lake County staff in attendance, three local nominees (Shaquita Banks, Domeny Tool & Stamping Company, and Give Me TEN) were recognized alongside nominees from across the State of Illinois.
2023 Summer Youth Employment Program Recap
The 2023 Lake County Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) wrapped up another exciting summer with 138 high school students having gained meaningful work experience while earning a paycheck. Funded by the Lake County Board, the program offers students a paid, part-time work experience. For most student workers, this represents their first job.
Workforce Development Receives 2023 Business Impact Award
Our Board, along with the Lake County Workforce Development Department, were honored to be recognized by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce earlier this month as we received the Business Impact Award. This award acknowledges the valuable service workforce development provides throughout Lake County in support of business growth via exceptional work with employers, job seekers, and community partners to strengthen and meet the employer demands of today and industry talent needs of tomorrow.
Workforce Development Receives Special Recognition from Lake County Board
The Lake County Workforce Development Department received a special recognition from the Lake County Board honoring September 2023 as Workforce Development Professionals Month.